In this open, honest and witty one-woman show written and performed by Susan Prince, we are taken on a personal journey through a theatrical life.

Gem has many loves, but theatre is the love of her life. She discovers her gift for performance at the age of 4 and from that first spark creates her world through a patchwork of invented characters she plays.

Yet how does marriage, motherhood, cherished dreams – and their stifled lack of fruition – affect this spirited individual?

Find out, as Susan Prince creates a hilarious telling of a magical life in theatre.

The play is an insight into the life of an actor, but also the life of woman pursuing her dreams despite the multiple obstacles she encounters, including epilepsy.

“My key dramatic question is ‘Who am I without theatre’” says Susan Prince. “And yet, no matter what, you can be anything you want,” she adds.

Susan is one of the most dangerous actors I know, and not only because a fit on stage is constantly with her, but because Susan is one of those actors who creates an intimate bond with the audience and has no fear on stage. She is so genuine and has such wonderful stagecraft that it’s often hard to take your eyes off her when she’s on stage. It will be a real treat to direct Susan again in such a magical, fun story, and it will be a real joy to be part of this work.

Page 2 of 2 ‘Is My Lipstick On Straight’ is on for 2 weeks, 29 May – 13 June.

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RATED M (Adult Themes)

About JUTE Theatre CompanyEstablished in Cairns in 1992,

JUTE Theatre Company is a significant regional theatre company driving the development, co-production and national touring of contemporary Australian plays from the regions. JUTE is a house of ideas and action that exists to fan the fire in the bellies of regional theatre artists. JUTE inspires and supports these artists to create new stories that contribute to its regional identity, social history and future possibilities. Passionate, dynamic and savvy JUTE will not rest until all of the stories have been told, until there is no regional artist needing support and the audience and community need for stories is fully sated.

About Susan Prince

Susan Prince first started writing in the 80’s and was inspired to write for young people at risk, people with a disability and indigenous communities. She created a page to stage style for classes in a 5 day turn around period, where thinking and doing are the same thing. She has written 17 plays and won an award of excellence in writing in 1989 for ‘Aids The Musical’. JUTE Theatre produced her widely acclaimed play ‘Demolition, Pile Driving, Hard Hats and Donkey Dick’ in 1994. She was commissioned by the Education Department – Arts Division through La Luna Youth Theatre to write a film for bus safety, through this process Susan became interested melding movement, music and action. She has been constantly writing and has been part of the Enter Stage Write community for many years and finds this resource a constant inspiration and skill enhancer. Susan has performed in over 70 plays since the age of 7 and some her most outstanding memories for characterisation were performing in “Cake”, “Tiptoe”, “Surviving Jonah Salt”, “The Boys” and “Grace”. As a founding member of JUTE Theatre Company, Susan has performed in 15 JUTE productions over its 20 year history. Susan has also performed in many productions in Townsville and QTC’s coproduction of Bag o’ Marbles.

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